(THIS POST CAN BEST BE EXPERIENCED WHILE LISTENING TO THE TURTLES SONG, “SO HAPPY TOGETHER”) They’re gone. My favorite-ever pair of shoes. The red Converse low tops that I got four long years ago. They’ve seen a lot of action. Prom, weddings, conferences, retreats, concerts. But I’m moving on. I’ve got a new favorite pair of shoes, my ugly/nifty green and orange Puma Lab IIs. Yeah, these new shoes are nice, I guess. *sniff* I’ll always have the memories…
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sarah wrote that on Sep 15 06 at 12:55 pmprom? really?
that is an old pair of shoes. unless you’ve been to a prom in the last couple of years, which would be weird.
Sholeh wrote that on Sep 15 06 at 2:37 pm*does a happy dance*
Those shoes seriously offended me. Evidence: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andropolis/133938705
This post made me laugh out loud at work, btw. Nice.
lau wrote that on Sep 15 06 at 3:11 pmthere are pictures of a man walking on the moon and still there are people who doubt it. not that i’m implying anything…
but really, it seems fitting that they retired after a final “there’s no place like home” *click*click*click*
Andrew wrote that on Sep 15 06 at 3:29 pmSarah, yes. I was given these shoes by a prom date from spring of 2002, when I was a freshman in college, and she was a senior in high school. It was her genius idea that both of us wear typical prom gear, with matching Chucks. Good times.
Sholeh, I knew you’d love this post. And thanks for linking that amazing picture of you. I’d forgotten how hilariously unamused you looked when I mentioned the shoes. hahaha
Lau, the shoes are gone. For real. I promise…
Myk wrote that on Sep 15 06 at 10:25 pmAndrew, I salute these shoes with you. They have been through thick and thin. Through days of getting snuck into work at the BNC even. Right on.
Your new shoes are seriously awesome. May they live a long and happy life.
I am expecting these in the mail soon: http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/6727941/c/64094.html
Myk wrote that on Sep 15 06 at 10:25 pmOkay, so I’m not Myk, I’m Lacey who seems to have had all her fields filled in by Myk. Sorry. –Lacey
caitlin wrote that on Sep 16 06 at 2:03 ami can honestly say that you are still as cool a person to hang out with— chucks or no chucks. but still… i’m sorry for your loss.
Steve wrote that on Sep 16 06 at 9:42 amAwwwww, sad.
Awesome that those shoes attended a prom, tho!!
Madeline wrote that on Sep 17 06 at 6:21 amso. i cannot believe it. you met vienna teng in those shoes. you’ve worn more than one tux in those shoes. ahhhh. my brother without chucks? was there ever a time?!?
lau wrote that on Sep 18 06 at 12:07 amyou should draw up a memorial for them. tattered chucks with little wings on a cloud in heaven… or something.
Myk wrote that on Sep 18 06 at 1:14 amdon’t you have another pair of chucks though?
kathy wrote that on Sep 18 06 at 10:42 amsad, yet even sadder, i was here, but not invited or informed of the funeral. I would have attended. I’m going out to the trash to pay my respects….
Robbie wrote that on Sep 18 06 at 1:58 pmI remember the time…like it was yesterday. My first pair of Sambas had just gone to the other side. I was inconsolable, mad with grief, pulling my hair out in great chunks.
I would be lying if I said I was ever truly the same after that day, but the pain does fade over time. Of course, liberal doses of illegal painkilling meds is a secondary, less advisable option.
+mojan. wrote that on Sep 19 06 at 3:01 pmHey, I had a funeral over the weekend, too. For my green sandals.
Mom wrote that on Sep 22 06 at 12:56 amSo, i just realized that i’ve been posting as my mom. Not your mom, Andrew. my mom. i dn’t want to change her settings, though, so i’m just gonna let you know - this is abi, posting as “MOM”
Zane wrote that on Sep 25 06 at 10:06 pmmay they rest in peace. your new shoes seem to fit you.
Jinous wrote that on Sep 26 06 at 5:56 pmoh man, i’m so glad you did it! yay for me and sholeh! you’re much better off without THE SHOES.
nassim Ostadkar Brown wrote that on Sep 27 06 at 9:15 amok loved the chucks…but sorry man the new ones are SERIOUSLY hidious….Green…Really???? then again I married a man that loves everything Orange…EVERYTHING!!! Good luck, we miss you here in chi!!!
Andrew wrote that on Sep 27 06 at 7:13 pmhahaha. Thanks Nassim. Yeah, they may be hideous. But I love them. Miss you too!
Mom wrote that on Sep 27 06 at 10:18 pmNassim. How DARE you attack those shoes. They are HOTT. HOTTTTTT!!!!!! You clearly have a lackluster sense of syle.
abi (not MOM)
Andrew wrote that on Sep 28 06 at 9:18 pmWhile reading that comment, Abi, I looked only to the name of the poster, and assumed that it was my own mom. My heart actually stopped when I came to the phrase, “They are HOTT. HOTTTTTT!!!!!!”. Then I saw it was only you. then my heart continued beating. It made me laugh. Thanks for that. And thanks for thinking they’re hot. haha
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